d. 30 b.c

Cleopatra is often portrayed as a woman ruled by emotion rather than reason; a queen hurtling towards inevitable self-destruction. But these tales of seduction, intrigue, and suicide by asp have obfuscated Cleopatra's true political genius. Stripping away our preconceptions, many of them as old as Egypt's Roman conquerors, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley offers a magnificent biography of a most extraordinary queen.--From publisher description.

Presents the vibrance of the ancient Egyptian life from the dynasties to the massesare and also explores the political and social development of the region.

Presents an account of Cleopatra's life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.

Reconstructs the life of Cleopatra, discussing her childhood, marriages, affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, the political scandals that plagued her, and other related topics.

While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt some day.

Selene, having grown up in a palace with her parents, Cleopatra and Mark Antony, is forced by war to build a new life in the household of Roman emperor Octavianus, where she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies.

Princess Cleopatra, the third (and favorite) daughter of King Ptolemy XII, comes of age in ancient Egypt, accumulating power and discovering love.

Examines the life and reign of the woman who ruled Egypt from 51 B.C. to 30 B.C. and discusses her relationships with two powerful Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

A brief biography of Hellenistic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra, her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, her life, and determination to restore Egypt to its former glory and greatness.

A biography of Cleopatra, who became the Hellenistic co-ruler of Egypt with her father, Ptolemy XII, in 51 B.C., relationships with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and death in 30 B.C.